Yes it is a holy day of obligation.Actually, Holy Thursday, as well as Good Friday and Holy Saturday, is not a Holy day of Obligation. However, the church urges you to attend mass on these days, and it requires you to attend on Easter.
It's not mandatory to go to Mass on Holy Thursday but it is strongly recommended. You learn more about the Holy Triduum and it's relaxing.
Yes. It is a Holy day of Obligation.
.Roman Catholic AnswerNo, St. Stephen's (the day after Christmas) is not a Holy Day of Obligation.
Yes. It is the Solemnity of the Blessed Vitgin Mary and a holy day of obligation.
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Thursday before Easter is known as Maundy Thursday in the Christian calendar.In some churches, it is also known as Holy Thursday. It is recognised as the day when Jesus administered the Eucharist to his apostles and washed their feet.
.Roman Catholic AnswerThe Triduum, the shortest liturgical season of the year, starts with the beginning of the Mass of the Lord's Supper on Holy Thursday evening, and ends with the beginning of the Easter Vigil at dark on Holy Saturday evening. It includes Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday. None of those days are of Obligation.
Roman Catholic AnswerEaster is not mentioned as a Holy Day of Obligation because Easter is always a Sunday, and all Sundays of the year are already of Obligation.
Yes, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception is a Holy Day of Obligation everywhere in the Catholic Church.
Roman Catholic AnswerSt. Patrick's Day is a Holy Day of Obligation for Catholics who live in Ireland as it is the feast day of their patron saint.
St. Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland and his feast day is a holy day of obligation for all Catholics in Ireland.